Not Terrible Podcast

The Not Terrible Podcast is a field guide for the hopeless optimist in all of us.

About the show

The Not Terrible Podcast is two friends who have been through the wringer, learned some tough lessons, and kept going. Jess Hooker and Mary Graham share stories, advice, lessons, and hope each week as they try to find humor in the hard, learn from their mistakes, and create a better life for themselves and those they love.

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Episode List

July 22nd, 2019
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Season 5
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37 mins 19 secs

July 15th, 2019
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Season 5
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49 mins 38 secs

Jess and Mary wrapped up season five with a two-part live episode recorded at the Front Room Studio. Special guest Chris Graham (Mary’s husband) joins the girls for a chat and they take a few questions from the audience.

June 10th, 2019
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Season 5
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1 hr 1 min

Jess and Mary talk about how to advocate for our kids (of all abilities) in school. They bring different perspectives, both as parents and Mary as an educator, to the table as they talk about making sure kids are getting the best of what our educational system has to offer.

June 3rd, 2019
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Season 5
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1 hr 5 mins

Just like the podcast, Jess and Mary are continuing to ask questions and seek more understanding. On episode 42, Jess shares what she’s thinking and learning about prayer and her relationships with God. Even if this isn’t your jam, we’d love for you to listen in.

May 27th, 2019
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Season 5
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1 hr 18 mins

We’re surrounded and overwhelmed by diet culture, and we don’t even realize it. Episode 41 features guest Lauren Rieker, a licensed dietician and owner of Renovate Your Plate as she helps Jess and Mary tackle some lies and wrong attitudes about their bodies.

May 20th, 2019
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Season 5
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55 mins 22 secs

Jess and Mary are back with a new format, a new introduction, and new topics. Episode #40 is about gray-area drinking. Jess shares her struggles with alcohol, what’s she’s learning, and what’s happening right now.

March 11th, 2019
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Season 4
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47 mins 49 secs

On this episode, Jess and Mary are discussing this season's book club selection, Everything Happens For A Reason and Other Lies I've Loved by Kate Bowler. Bowler tells her journey of an early age cancer diagnosis and how she grapples with the reality of her situation. They share their thoughts and opinions on the book as well as listener reviews and comments.

February 18th, 2019
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Season 4
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43 mins 20 secs

On episode 35, Jess and Mary are getting therapy advice from a real therapist. They're talking with Brooke Randolph, a licensed mental health counselor. Brooke helps Jess and Mary understand different therapy options, how to identify a good therapist, and what to do outside the therapist office to make the most of their mental health journey.